Description
Biopolymers and Biocomposites from Agro-waste for Packaging Applications looks at the utilization of biocomposites and biopolymers for packaging applications. The book focuses on the development of affordable, innovative, sustainable packaging products made from biopolymers and biocomposites derived from agricultural waste/biomass and how they that result in improved shelf-life performance. In addition, it explores how these affordable packaging products can reduce food loss across the supply chain, the future direction of setting-up platforms for broader uses, and how these products can also contribute to minimizing waste-to-landfill problems.- Focuses on the application and use of non-exploited cheap agricultural waste for food packaging applications- Contains information on the modeling and processing of biopolymers and biocomposites to predict thermal and mechanical behavior- Features a discussion of coatings on packaging products to enhance shelf life
Table of Contents
1. Compostable Pulp moulding products from Oil palm biomass for packaging Applications2. Antimicrobial coated food packaging paper from agricultural biomass3. Tapoica/PBS biocomposite tray from Oil palm Biomass by Injection moulding4. Effect of different PBS/Starch formulation on Food tray by Thermoforming process5. Soya Protein based biocomposites as Ideal Packaging Materials6. Wheat straw/PLA biocomposite for packaging applications7. Biodegradable film and package products from Rice husk8. Sustainable Packaging from Coir Fibres9. Eco-friendly, Bio-degradable and Compostable Plates from Areca Leaf10. Eco-friendly bio-degradable moulded pulp packaging using sugarcane bagasse11. Production of bio-plastics and bio-gels from agricultural waste12. Novel packaging concept based on up-cycled wheat straw from agricultural waste13. Coating on packaging products to enhance Shelf life14. Antimicrobial Edible Coatings for Food Packaging Applications15. Promising agricultural wastes for Food Packaging Applications16. Modelling for the process and the prediction of the thermal and mechanical behaviour for the biopolymers and biocomposites17. LCA of biomass based Food packaging materals18. Safety and legislation in Food Packaging19. The rheological behaviour of biopolymers and biocomposites for Food Packaging Applications
